Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has asked for public help for police investigating a murder in Ballymena. Councillor O’Lynn said: “I would offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the man murdered in the Galgorm Road area of Ballymena. The police investigation is at a very early stage and I would urge anyone […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the latest Ministerial statement on COVID-19 shows each of us has an earnest responsibility to combating the pandemic. Her comments came as the first coronavirus-related death in Northern Ireland was confirmed. The elderly male had an underlying medical condition. Health Minister Robin Swann later outlined plans to […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has cautioned that the burden already apparent on community pharmacists at the start of the coronavirus outbreak only reinforces the need for a proper package to secure their future. The South Belfast MLA said: “I have been alarmed by some of the information I have received from community pharmacists who […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said plans outlined by the government to deal with legacy cases go against agreements previously made. Stephen Farry said: “Under these new proposals, it is very likely that only a small number of victims or their families will see justice for the crimes committed against them. “These […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has again called on the Education Minister to provide clear guidance on the planned closure of schools. Mr Lyttle was speaking ahead of Peter Weir appearing at the Assembly Education Committee today (Wednesday). “Covid-19 is an unprecedented public health challenge in response to which we are asking school leaders, […]
The Alliance Assembly Group has announced temporary changes to its procedures and practices to enable Ministers, officials and staff to devote full resources to the COVID-19 crisis, while enabling full ongoing scrutiny of Departmental work on behalf of constituents. Alliance Party MLAs will: Make strictly limited use of Assembly Written Questions; Use Assembly Committees as […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has called for support for the police following a shooting in Comber. Kellie Armstrong said: “I condemn without reservation whoever was behind this shooting in Comber. The police are treating this attack as attempted murder and it is vital those responsible are taken off the streets as soon as possible. […]
Kellie Armstrong MLA, Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Disability, has challenged Minister Conor Murphy to bring forward new planning regulations to ensure Changing Places toilets are included as standard. Confirmation that Scotland has introduced the planning regulations confirms that there is no excuse for delays to continue here. Kellie Armstrong said: “I […]
The findings of the RHI report show why reform of the devolved institutions was essential, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. The Alliance Finance spokesperson was speaking after the launch of the RHI report by Sir Patrick Coghlin. While it found no evidence of corruption, the findings said the scheme should not have been adopted […]
Alliance Councillor for Faughan, Rachel Ferguson, has said the ONSIDE project will help disabled people to open digital doors to ensure they are not socially isolated. Councillor Ferguson was seeking after attending the launch of the ONSIDE (Outreach, Navigation, Social Inclusion and digital Engagement) project at the Millennium Forum in Derry – Londonderry. Councillor Ferguson […]